Call to Action: Opposition to H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017

As you know, we ask members from time to time to contact their representatives in Congress in support of legislation that would benefit the blind community. But today I am calling upon all Federationists to contact their representatives in opposition to H.R. 620. The phone number for the Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. From there, simply ask to be connected with your representative. In addition, please call the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Robert Goodlatte, at (202) 225-5431.

Here are some brief talking points to share with the offices of your representative and Chairman Goodlatte:

the ADA was enacted in 1990, so covered entities have had ample time to learn about and comply with the law;

the ADA already contains an “undue burden” provision to protect covered entities when the costs of making facilities accessible are too high; and

Title III of the ADA (which applies to public accommodations) does not allow monetary damages for noncompliance.

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